diff --git a/pep-0001.txt b/pep-0001.txt
index 88a422f74..68df3cae1 100644
--- a/pep-0001.txt
+++ b/pep-0001.txt
@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ details.  The current editors are:
 * Barry Warsaw
 
 PEP editorship is by invitation of the current editors.  The address
-<peps@python.org> is a mailing list consisting of PEP editors.  All
+<peps@python.org> is a mailing list for contacting the PEP editors.  All
 email related to PEP administration (such as requesting a PEP number
 or providing an updated version of a PEP for posting) should be sent to
 this address (no cross-posting please).